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A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of
the heart the spirit is broken.
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of
the heart the spirit is broken.
I tell the tale as it was told to me.
I tell the tale as it was told to me.
Nothing pleases which is not freshened by variety.
Nothing pleases which is not freshened by variety.
He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, read more
He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, will never bee handsome, strong, rich, or wise.
Trust not those cunning waters of his eyes,
For villany is not without such rheum.
Trust not those cunning waters of his eyes,
For villany is not without such rheum.
For no one cares for matrimonial cooings,
There's nothing wrong in a connubial kiss.
For no one cares for matrimonial cooings,
There's nothing wrong in a connubial kiss.
Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men.
Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men.
A man suffers death himself as often as he loses those dear to
him.
A man suffers death himself as often as he loses those dear to
him.
None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most
delighted.
None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most
delighted.
